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Rapido 937005

LMS Dia.1666 Open – No.268515 – LMS Grey

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

LMS D1666 5 plank open

LMS Grey No.268515

9ft Wheelbase

Independent either side brake

Spoked wheels running in metal bearings

Injection moulded construction with metal detailing parts

High level of detail above and below the floor line

NEM coupler pockets

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

This OO gauge model represents a LMS D1666 5 plank open wagon in LMS Grey livery. The model is part of the Rapido LMS D1666 Open collection.

The model is accurately detailed to represent a wagon from the Big Four era, which spanned the period of the 1920s to the 1940s. It is operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) and carries the number 268515.

Key features of the model include an independent either side brake system and spoked wheels running on metal bearings. The model is constructed from injection moulded plastic with metal detailing parts. It also features NEM coupler pockets for easy connection and detachment of other models.

The model has a 9ft wheelbase, providing a realistic representation of the original wagon's dimensions. The high level of detail extends above and below the floor line, giving a comprehensive and accurate representation of the real thing.